Author: Siddiqui Kamal
Place: Dhaka
Publisher: The University Press Limited
Year: 2004
Pages: 517
ISBN: 984 05 1717 1
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Mega City Governance
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C1R4
Accession No: B521
Contents: List of Tables List of Maps Preface Contributors Glossary of Local Terms and Abbreviations Chap 1: Introduction Chap 2: Kolkata Chap 3: Mumbai Chap 4: Delhi Chap 5: Karachi Chap 6: Dhaka Chap 7: Megacity Governance in South Asia: Comparisons and Recommendations Bibliography Index
Abstract: This study examines megacity governance in South Asia, focusing on Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, and Dhaka. It provides a comparative analysis of governance structures, urban management strategies, and socio-political challenges in these rapidly urbanizing cities. The research highlights both common and distinct issues faced by these megacities, such as infrastructure, public services, and socio-economic inequality. Through in-depth case studies, the book explores the historical and administrative frameworks of each city. The final chapter offers recommendations for improving governance and sustainable urban development, making the study a vital resource for scholars and policymakers in urban planning.